- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · East Grand Forks, MN
East Grand Forks Senior High
Federal NCES profile for East Grand Forks Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 271113000496
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Grand Forks Senior High earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in East Grand Forks · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Grand Forks Senior High has class sizes larger than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Forks Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, MN.
School address
District: East Grand Forks Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 271113000496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
East Grand Forks Senior High grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 271113000496 · East Grand Forks, MN High · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 26.4:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: New Heights Elementary (499 students)
East Grand Forks Senior High grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 588 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
East Grand Forks Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Grand Forks Senior High
608 students
- New Heights El
New Heights Elementary
499 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
463 students
- South Point El
South Point Elementary
435 students
What this shows East Grand Forks Senior High reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Grand Forks Senior High compares
East Grand Forks Senior High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 67% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▼ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 93% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, East Grand Forks Senior High is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for East Grand Forks Public Schools reports $13,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Grand Forks Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Point Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Grand Forks Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Grand Forks Senior High
How many students attend East Grand Forks Senior High?
East Grand Forks Senior High has 608 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Grand Forks, MN. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 588 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Grand Forks Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Grand Forks Senior High is 26.4:1, which is 67% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Grand Forks Senior High?
29.6% of students at East Grand Forks Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Grand Forks Senior High?
The largest demographic group at East Grand Forks Senior High is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in East Grand Forks, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Grand Forks Senior High?
East Grand Forks Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Grand Forks Senior High rank among public schools in East Grand Forks?
By Resource Investment Index, East Grand Forks Senior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in East Grand Forks, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Grand Forks Public Schools?
Besides East Grand Forks Senior High, East Grand Forks Public Schools also operates New Heights Elementary (499 students), Central Middle (463 students), and South Point Elementary (435 students). See the East Grand Forks Public Schools district page for the complete list.